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Mondulkiri at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Province Name | Mondulkiri |
| Type | Province |
| Area | 14,288 km² |
| Population (2024) | ~80,000 |
What Mondulkiri Is Famous For
Indigenous Bunong people, Elephant Valley Project ethical elephant sanctuary, rolling pine highlands, Bousra Waterfall, and wildlife trekking
Famous Places and Attractions
Elephant Valley Project, Bousra Waterfall, Dak Dam Bunong Village, Phnom Dos Kromom viewpoint, Seima Protected Forest
Tourism
~120,000 visitors/year
Food and Local Cuisine
Bamboo tube rice, roasted wild boar, jungle vegetables in bamboo, wild honey, fermented rice wine Sra Pnom, highland stream fish, avocados
History of Mondulkiri
Mondulkiri is home to the Bunong people, one of Cambodia's main indigenous highland communities who have lived in these forested mountains for thousands of years. Traditionally semi-nomadic, the Bunong maintained a deep spiritual connection with elephants which they domesticated for generations. The French colonial presence was minimal here. Conservation efforts since the 2000s have made Mondulkiri a model for community-based wildlife protection.